The Science Behind Addiction | Substance Use and the Brain
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WebAs a chronic and relapsing brain disorder, addiction (or “ substance use disorder ,” as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) is characterized by the National Institute on Drug Abuse as “compulsive drug-seeking and use despite adverse consequences.” [1] Addiction Is Not a Lack of Willpower.
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